China (Shanghai) International Smart Automotive Technology Expo

The China Shanghai International Intelligent Vehicle Technology Expo (ICV CHINA) aims to bring together industry leaders under the theme “Building a New Ecosystem for the Automotive Supply Chain and Co‑Creating an Intelligent Automotive Industry Ecosystem.” By establishing an efficient platform for technological exchange and commercial collaboration, the event seeks to inject fresh momentum into the automotive sector’s ongoing innovation and growth, while delivering a more convenient, safer, and smarter mobility experience to society.

With the rapid advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and 5G communications, AI is endowing vehicles with increasingly intelligent decision‑making capabilities, and 5G is enabling more efficient connectivity between cars and all other entities. The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Amid fierce market competition and sluggish growth in traditional vehicles, smart cars have emerged as a new engine of expansion, while consumers are demanding higher levels of intelligence in terms of safety, comfort, and in‑vehicle entertainment. Today, governments worldwide are actively promoting the development of intelligent vehicles, integrating them into national strategies and fostering innovation through standard‑setting initiatives and financial incentives.

Looking ahead to 2035–2050, as the automotive industry continues to converge with technologies and telecommunications, and as technology firms collaborate closely with traditional automakers, China will have fully established and further refined a comprehensive system of standards for intelligent vehicles. The vision of becoming a global leader in safe, efficient, green, and civilized smart mobility will gradually materialize, with intelligent vehicles fully meeting the people’s growing aspirations for a better quality of life.

Concurrent with the China Shanghai International Intelligent Vehicle Technology Expo (ICV CHINA), a series of high‑level forums will be held, including the China Intelligent Automotive Industry Conference, the China Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Innovation Conference, and the China New Energy Vehicle Technology Supply Chain Conference, alongside a variety of engaging activities such as new product and technology launch events and buyer‑supplier matchmaking sessions.

Against this backdrop, the intelligent vehicle industry not only epitomizes the cutting edge of technological advancement but also serves as a vital showcase for China to highlight its national technological prowess, innovative capacity, and industrial ecosystem. The China Shanghai International Intelligent Vehicle Technology Expo (ICV CHINA) has specially curated themed exhibition areas, including the Intelligent Connected Systems Zone, the Intelligent Chassis Systems Zone, the Automotive Chips and Software Zone, the Integrated “Vehicle‑Road‑Cloud” Solutions Zone, the Advanced Intelligent Driving Interactive Experience Zone, the Intelligent Cockpit Interactive Experience Zone, and the Flying Car Interactive Experience Zone, comprehensively presenting the industry’s most prominent technologies and innovative solutions. These spaces help exhibiting brands promote their premium offerings and inspire new avenues for industry development.

China (Shanghai) International Smart Automotive Technology Expo tickets are e-tickets. Mainland China visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name ID verification; overseas visitors must use passport verification; Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan visitors must use their travel permit. On site, verify entry with your ID card or by scanning the e-ticket QR code.

The 2027 China (Shanghai) International Smart Automotive Technology Expo is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.

The Exhibition Value of the China (Shanghai) International Intelligent Vehicle Technology Expo (ICV CHINA)

• One of China’s largest and most specialized annual events for the intelligent vehicle industry. ICV CHINA—the China International Intelligent Vehicle Technology Expo—is co‑organized by Inforexhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in collaboration with dozens of leading industry bodies, including the Chinese Electrical Engineering Society, the Shanghai Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute, and has been officially certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). At a pivotal moment—when China’s intelligent connected vehicle sector is transitioning from quantitative growth to qualitative breakthroughs, marking the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan—this expo is widely recognized within the industry as a key indicator of the sector’s development and a central platform for companies seeking to expand into global markets.
• A one-stop showcase covering the entire industrial chain. The expo places a deep focus on the full spectrum of the intelligent vehicle value chain, featuring exhibits spanning intelligent driving systems, smart cockpits, automotive-grade chips and semiconductors, sensors (LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, cameras), vehicle‑to‑everything technologies (5G/V2X/high‑precision maps), intelligent chassis systems (wire‑controlled chassis/skateboard platforms), the three-electric system (batteries, electric drives, electronic controls), hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies, integrated vehicle‑road‑cloud solutions, testing, measurement, and quality‑control systems, smart manufacturing and related equipment, lightweight materials, and other critical links across the entire supply chain. From upstream core components through midstream system integration to downstream vehicle applications and industry services, the expo offers a comprehensive, end-to-end view of the industry ecosystem.
• Precise connections with global key buyers and industry resources. For the 2026 edition, the expo is expected to exceed 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, bringing together nearly 1,200 international brand exhibitors and attracting over 70,000 professional visitors from more than 30 countries and regions, including over 6,000 overseas procurement decision‑makers. Concurrently, the expo will launch its “Global Link Program,” targeting purchasing delegations from Belt and Road partner countries in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Europe, and beyond. A dedicated VIP buyer negotiation zone will be established, offering pre‑event matchmaking and exclusive in‑event consultation services to directly connect major OEMs such as SAIC, NIO, and CATL with Tier 1 suppliers’ senior procurement executives. Past editions have achieved a cooperation success rate of up to 85%. Among attendees, secondary suppliers of intelligent driving and smart cockpit systems account for 36.8%, automotive OEMs and vehicle manufacturers comprise 19.5%, and providers of electrification products and solutions represent 15.1%; moreover, over 96% of visitors expressed satisfaction with the event.
• The Unique Value for Chinese Enterprises—A Strategic Engine Leading the Global Transformation of Automotive Intelligence. Today, China’s intelligent and connected vehicle industry has achieved leapfrog development, delivering remarkable results in technological innovation, industrial ecosystem building, and demonstration applications. Chinese companies are moving from behind the scenes to center stage, becoming key architects of global automotive technology standards. This year’s exhibition is the first smart‑car technology expo to receive UFI certification, providing Chinese enterprises with a strategic platform to engage directly with world‑class Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, and to showcase the robust capabilities of “Made in China” innovation.
• A Vanguard for Technological Innovation and Industry Trends. The 2026 edition of the show is themed “AI Empowers, Intelligence Wins the Future—Integrating New Forms of Industry Collaboration,” focusing on cutting‑edge topics such as the convergence of large AI models with automotive systems, the deployment of advanced autonomous driving, the energy transition, and supply‑chain restructuring. Concurrently, more than 20 high‑quality forums and specialized summits will be held, including the “China Intelligent Vehicle Industry Conference” and the “China Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Innovation Conference,” bringing together over 1,000 industry leaders and experts. The event will also unveil the “2026 White Paper on the Smart Automotive Electronics Industry,” highlighting ten critical growth areas—including AIEVs, embodied intelligence, pre‑research on 6G, edge AI, and liquid‑cooled data centers—providing exhibitors with a strategic window to secure a leading position in industry perception and seize opportunities presented by technological transformation.
• Shanghai’s Geographical and Industrial Advantages. Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, the exhibition is situated in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta—one of China’s most developed automotive regions and home to one of the most sophisticated intelligent and connected vehicle ecosystems. As an international trade hub and a global center of scientific and technological innovation, Shanghai leverages the Yangtze River Delta’s comprehensive automotive industry chain and the innovative strengths of research institutions such as the Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute, offering exhibitors a strategic platform to connect with the global smart‑car market.

Notable exhibitors

• Intelligent Driving and Autonomous Driving Solutions: Pony.ai, Momenta, SenseTime’s Jueying, Horizon Robotics, WeRide, Zebra Intelligence, iFLYTEK
• Smart Cockpits and Human-Machine Interaction:Huawei HarmonyOS Cockpit, Lenovo, Joyson Electronics, Zijing, Huaqin Technology
• Chips and Semiconductors:MediaTek, Renesas, Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame Technologies, CoreX Technology, Qixin Micro Semiconductor, Huirun Crystal, Sanhuan Group, Farad Electronics
• Sensors and Radars:Sensetime (integrated driving and parking domain controller), RoboSense, Hesai Technology, Lenvo Technology, Rosenberger
• Automotive OEMs and Complete Vehicle Manufacturers:Great Wall Motors, NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, Geely Automobile, BYD, Chery Automobile, SAIC Motor, GAC Group, Dongfeng Motor, Changan Automobile, JAC Motors, Nissan (N7 all-electric vehicle), Toyota (bZ family and Lexus), Buick (Level 2 urban assisted driving technology)
• Tier 1 Suppliers and Component Providers:Bosch, ZF, Continental, Aptiv, Autoliv, Faurecia, Hella, Yanfeng, Ningbo Huaxiang, Nobo Automotive, Baolong Technology, Xuyang Group, QingShan Industrial
• Power Batteries and the Three Electric Systems:CATL, EVE Energy, Xinwangda, Ruipu Lanjun, Guoxuan High-tech, Ewei Lithium Energy, FinDreams Power, Blue Engine, Dayang Motor, Jingjin Electric, Wolong Electric Drive, Inovance Technology
• Chassis and Thermal Management Systems:Yinlun Shares, Songzhi Shares, Top Group, Baolong Technology
• New Materials and Chemicals:BASF, Covestro, DuPont, 3M, Henkel, Huitian New Materials, Sibao Technology, Hangzhou Zhijiang
• Smart Manufacturing and Equipment:Siemens, Gree Electric, Hikrobot, Han’s Laser